Systems Engineer (Computing Environment)

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions.The candidate must have demonstrated experience in creating and optimizing applications for Linux operating systems as well as systems integration within a Linux based virtualization stack.Responsibilities:Engage with customers, project managers, and cross-functional development teams to gather and define requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.Design, develop, and optimize applications and systems integration for Linux operating systems, including processing-intensive analytics, manipulation of large data sets, real-time systems, and business management platforms.Streamline and secure applications, storage, and physical servers.Provide detailed input into system design, including hardware/software trade-offs and software reuse strategies, optimizing system-level and individual component functionality.Develop and execute test cases to ensure the functionality and performance of the system integration.Install, troubleshoot, configure and resolve issues with Linux operating systems performance.Create and optimize applications for Linus operating systems.Analyze business requirements to determine technology needs and stay cognizant of new technology, trends and innovations to continually improve system performance.Apply advanced software engineering methodologies to develop, integrate, and support enterprise-level operational environments.Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, and performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation.Create and modify scripts to automate tasks in the Linus environment.Travel : Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain a Poly.Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 3 years relevant experience).4 years experience may be used in lieu of a Degree. Vendor Certified Administrator or Linux Professional Institute LPC-1Proven work experience as a Linux Engineer.Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments.Familiarity with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages.Familiarity with load balancing and firewalls.Knowledge of servers and switches.Strong grasp on configuration tools, network tools, service tools, and virtualization technologies.Preferred Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Vendor Certified Engineer Hands-on experience with cloud platform technologies, preferably AWS. Familiarity with big data tools such as Elasticsearch, Splunk, NiFi, Kafka, etc. Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies for iterative development.Strong familiarity with NoSQL/SQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.). Experience working with REST APIs, including secure transport methodologies. Proficiency with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins. Expertise in Microservices Architecture, Java, Spring, and Spring Boot. Containerization experience using Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of ETL processes and AI/ML concepts to support advanced data processing initiatives.Security Clearance: This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-165936Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly